Walking into Purple Onion you are given a sense of good home cooking. I came in a group of 7 and luckily it wasn't busy so we were seated quickly as there was only one couple in the restaurant. If they were a little busy I wouldn't know where they would have seated us. The restaurant is small but the atmosphere is inviting. With a big glass garage door, dark brown banquettes, a nicely painted color scheme, and a small bar; it would be a great place to have a few drinks and good food on a nice summer evening.
Steak at reasonable prices. This is no fancy steakhouse but the quality of steak is pretty good. I got the 4oz New York Strip Loin with mashed potatoes, onions, and mushrooms. The steak was cooked perfectly to a medium rare and was seasoned nicely, not too salty. The mashed potatoes were creamy but for some reason tasteless and the mushrooms and onions a little too soupy. Drinks and food are at a fairly reasonable price.
Overall, I had a decent meal here. Although the sides had their flaws, the steak was good and the drinks and food are at a reasonable price. I find it a little strange that a steakhouse serves diner food as well but I guess that's part of the charm.